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'Fake bailiffs said I owed £3,000 and I almost gave it to them'
Two people have explained how the scam almost terrified them into sending thousands of pounds to criminals

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Tributes flood in as 'huge figure' and organiser of Ramsbottom black pudding championships dies
"He was a man of unerring integrity and character, the like of seldom seen"


New centre to offer activities and opportunities for Preston youths
Thery will have the chance to exploore recreational, sporting, musical and creative worlds

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More than 900 Lancashire children 'missing from education' figures reveal
The figure does not include those officially being home-schooled


FBI joins hunt to help uncover Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's true motive
Previously unseen search histories could shed new light on how the teenager came to be a twisted killer


Drug dealer's mum caught 'red handed' with pile of money next to her on bed
It was "just the tip" of an £11million "iceberg"


You could have £5,000 in savings by Christmas if you start now
Personal finance expert Gemma Bird says simple savings methods will see you have a huge cash pot by December


Person dies after being hit by train as Lancashire services cancelled
Several police cars, fire engines and ambulances rushed to the scene


Urgent appeal over missing woman as police become 'increasingly concerned'
Barbara was last seen on Sunday morning


Clitheroe Castle and swimming pool earmarked for millions of pounds ahead of possible council mergers
Debate as borough prepares to set new budget


'£50m still needed' - Eden Project Morecambe to reveal latest updates
Seafront tests are currently taking place


Council tax exemption for young people leaving foster care or children's homes
Blackburn with Darwen was the only authority in the area to not offer the exemption


Nightclub owner has licence revoked at second Burnley venue
Council bosses responded to concerns made by police


Government accused of 'short-changing' Lancashire by £3m
The government declined to acknowledge the 'shortfall'


Drivers 'not going out at night' because of bright headlights issue
There is a growing movement for action to be taken


BAFTA viewers left 'genuinely embarrassed' by Take That's 'cheesy' surprise performance
The BAFTA Film Awards in 2025 saw Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen take to the stage


15 striking pictures show Preston's new youth zone taking shape
It had been well over a decade in the making, but once building work began on Preston’s long-awaited youth zone last year, it quickly began to come to life.


Dancing on Ice viewers thrilled over unexpected cameo from Coronation Street icon
Dancing on Ice viewers were left in hysterics as one Coronation Street made a surprise appearance on the ITV show to support his colleague Sam Aston.


Dancing on Ice sparks backlash as fans fume 'fix' after fifth star eliminated
Dancing on Ice viewers were left less than impressed on Sunday evening as the fifth celebrity of the series was eliminated from the competition.


'I got Preston Youth Zone job after showing off my TikTok dance moves'
Preston’s new youth zone is planning to offer 40 hours of activities a week when it opens later this year, the Lancashire Post can reveal
